On Nov 7th 2017, CCIBD co-hosted a "One Belt One Road Conference" at Ryerson University. Officials, scholars and think-tankers gathered at in Toronto to discuss the Belt and Road Initiative and to review its accomplishments.

John McCallum, Liberal Member of Parliament since 2000 and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is leaving elected politics as part of Tuesday’s cabinet shuffle to become Canada’s next ambassador to China.

The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) has announced the appointment of its new President, Graham Shantz. Mr. Shantz has over 25 years’ experience in Canada’s public service, much of which was focused on managing Canada’s relations with Asia. He has worked in senior management positions in Global Affairs Canada, the Department of Finance, and the Privy Council Office, including as Canada’s lead negotiator for Foreign Investment Protection Agreements.